Emilio López Diaz

Emilio López Díaz produces coffee in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec region of Santa Ana, El Salvador, operating within an altitude band of 1000 to 1550 meters. This geographic context shapes the growing conditions for the farm lots represented in the catalog.

The varietal landscape features a strong presence of traditional and regional cultivars. The dominant varieties recorded are Bourbon, Pacas, and Marsellesa, alongside smaller quantities of SL34, Yellow Bourbon, and Pacamara.

The process portfolio demonstrates a range of post-harvest treatments. Natural and washed processes are the most common, complemented by honey-processed lots and other specialized preparations across the catalog entries.

The catalog footprint includes 18 total coffees, with 8 currently in stock. These lots are carried by 2 different roasters, yielding an average Cherrybook Index of 66.6 across the producer's offerings.

Recent catalog examples illustrate the range of blends and single-origin offerings available. These include various washed and blended lots from roasters such as Topéca Coffee, featuring combinations of Bourbon, Pacas, and Marsellesa varieties.

Overall, the work of Emilio López Díaz in the index is characterized by a diverse selection of traditional Salvadoran varietals processed through standard and alternative methods.